VisNetic AntiVirus Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
BID:16788
Info
VisNetic AntiVirus Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 16788 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2006-0812 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Feb 23 2006 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Feb 24 2006 06:02PM |
| Credit: | Secunia Research is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability. |
| Vulnerable: |
Deerfield VisNetic AntiVirus 4.6.1 .1 Deerfield VisNetic AntiVirus 4.6 .4 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Deerfield VisNetic AntiVirus 4.6.1 .2 |
Discussion
VisNetic AntiVirus Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
VisNetic AntiVirus is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.
A local attacker can exploit this issue to launch other applications with SYSTEM privileges. This may facilitate a complete compromise of the affected computer.
VisNetic AntiVirus is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.
A local attacker can exploit this issue to launch other applications with SYSTEM privileges. This may facilitate a complete compromise of the affected computer.
Exploit / POC
VisNetic AntiVirus Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
An exploit is not required.
An exploit is not required.
Solution / Fix
VisNetic AntiVirus Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor has released an update addressing this issue. Contact the vendor for further information.
Solution:
The vendor has released an update addressing this issue. Contact the vendor for further information.
References
VisNetic AntiVirus Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
References:
References:
- VisNetic AntiVirus Homepage (Deerfield)
- Visnetic AntiVirus Plug-in for MailServer Privilege Escalation (Secunia)
- VisNetic Mail Server Home Page (Deerfield)